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'57 AV Fender Stratocaster Blonde (1957-2007, 50th Anniv. LE model Mary Kaye

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Description
Brand: FENDER Features: Nitrocellulose finish
Body Type: Solid Body Colour: Blonde nitro semi transparent
MPN: 017-1957-(801) Body Material: Ash
Model: 57 strat 50th anniversary 2007 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed No. of Strings: 6 string


'57 American Vintage series FSR Fender Stratocaster Blonde  (1957-2007, 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model. Mary Kaye style
This is a fantastic American made anniversary '57 Stratocaster in a blonde semi transparent finish with gold hardware.This model was released 2007 for I year and a total of 2,200 were made. Serial Number V170959 Note The '57 - 2007 50th Anniversary model Limited Edition. Aged 83, Mary died in 2007 which led Fender to put out the 1957-2007 commemorative Strat in Mary Kaye colours. Whilst they didn't reference Mary in the marketing I can't believe the timing was just coincidence.

This guitar is 100% original. It has all the appointments, specs, and characteristics of a 1957 Strat. This was a limited edition 1957 Anniversary guitar, proudly made in the U.S.A. From top to bottom, this Strat rates off-the-charts. Everything looks feels very nice in your hands, & plays like butter, with all of the vintage 50's "mojo" locked in and aching to be unleashed. The pickups are awesome and have the power, clarity & attitude that defined the sound of the decade. She weighs barely 7 lbs 8 oz's, and has a high-quality ash body that enhances the tone & sustain. The crisp, hard maple neck & fretboard add that bright and clear "snap" to every note. The three other 2007 50th guitars I have seen feature the 9.5" radius fret board as does this guitar. The gold hardware look very classy and pop out on the thin Mary Kaye style trans white nitro finish, that let's you see a little bit of the beautiful grain on the premium ash body. The neck is brilliant and the action is low and clean. Frets are clean with no wear or divots and new Fender 9-42 strings have been fitted prior to sale.There are 4 or 5 very small dink chips in the blonde thin lacquer finish but overall the guitar is extremely clean for the year and has not had a hard life. A few of the pickguard screws are becoming a little tarnished and the tremolo arm shows wear to the gold plating from use. When new this came with a 3 way switch and an optional 5 way in the accessories pack. The 5 position switch has been fitted. The 3 way switch is lost and not included in this sale.
The original tweed case contains the following items.The gold bridge cover .
The tremolo arm
Bridge string height adjusting tool
Spare springs envelope.
Vintage style black leather guitar strap
Registration number / inspection hang tag
Fender warranty hang tag.
Fender thank you tag.
Fender bumper sticker tag.
Lacquer finish care booklet
Owner Registration booklet
Owners Manual This guitar is a great example of the quality and exquisite craftsmanship that come of the Fender factory. Don't miss this opportunity to own a unique piece of Fender history!!

SHIPPING(Guitar will be shipped in a large strong double thickness carton with generous soft polystyrene packaging) UK Mainland £25.00 Courier 48hrs fully tracked INTERNATIONAL Via Ebay Global Shipping Program - If your Country is not shown, I do not post to that Country.If you have any questions or issues relating to this item please do no hesitate to ask. Check my feedback and bid with confidence